Joseph Dean III
Owner | Licensed Funeral Director, Embalmer, & Cremationist
Born in Columbus, Georgia and reared in Chambers County Alabama, Joseph is the owner of Valley-Point Funeral Home and is a licensed Funeral Director, Embalmer, and Cremationist.
Joseph attended Lee-Scott Academy, Southern Union, Auburn University, and Jefferson State Mortuary School. Joseph is married to Kimberly Dean, An attorney in Opelika, Alabama, they have three sons ranging in age from 5 to 13 years. They live on the family farm in Chambers county that has been in their family since 1832.
Joseph also owns and operates Frederick-Dean Funeral Home and Crematory in Opelika Alabama which was founded in 1900 and has been serving the residents of East Alabama for 124 years.
Joseph believes it is necessary to treat every family with kindness, compassion, sincerity, and respect in order to walk with them step by step in this most difficult time.
Thank you for considering Valley-Point Funeral Home & Cremation as your funeral service or cremation provider. You are invited to visit our very large, clean, modern, smoke free facility.
Joseph Dean III
Owner | Licensed Funeral Director, Embalmer, & Cremationist
Born in Columbus, Georgia and reared in Chambers County Alabama, Joseph is the owner of Valley-Point Funeral Home and is a licensed Funeral Director, Embalmer, and Cremationist.
Joseph attended Lee-Scott Academy, Southern Union, Auburn University, and Jefferson State Mortuary School. Joseph is married to Kimberly Dean, An attorney in Opelika, Alabama, they have three sons ranging in age from 5 to 13 years. They live on the family farm in Chambers county that has been in their family since 1832.
Joseph also owns and operates Frederick-Dean Funeral Home and Crematory in Opelika Alabama which was founded in 1900 and has been serving the residents of East Alabama for 124 years.
Joseph believes it is necessary to treat every family with kindness, compassion, sincerity, and respect in order to walk with them step by step in this most difficult time.
Thank you for considering Valley-Point Funeral Home & Cremation as your funeral service or cremation provider. You are invited to visit our very large, clean, modern, smoke free facility.
Kris Cagle
Funeral Director
My journey began in Marietta, GA, and led me to earn a BA degree from LaGrange College. While in college, I worked in the funeral industry, which set the foundation for my career.
With 42 years dedicated to Fire and EMS services, including serving as the Fire Chief of West Point, I have always been committed to helping others.
As an Alabama Funeral Director, I now have the privilege of serving as the Funeral Director at Valley-Point Funeral Home in Lanett, AL.
Kris Cagle
Funeral Director
My journey began in Marietta, GA, and led me to earn a BA degree from LaGrange College. While in college, I worked in the funeral industry, which set the foundation for my career.
With 42 years dedicated to Fire and EMS services, including serving as the Fire Chief of West Point, I have always been committed to helping others.
As an Alabama Funeral Director, I now have the privilege of serving as the Funeral Director at Valley-Point Funeral Home in Lanett, AL.
Steve Cagle
Apprentice Funeral Director
Steve Cagle is the Apprentice Funeral Director at Valley-Point Funeral Home and Cremation since 2022. He was born and raised in Marietta, Georgia but relocated to LaGrange, Georgia where he graduated from LaGrange College.
He moved to West Point, Georgia in the early 80’s where he resides today. He is married to Kay Cagle and has three sons and six grandchildren.
Prior to working at Valley-Point Funeral Home, Steve retired from the Troup County School System Maintenance Department. He was also employed as a firefighter/paramedic with the City of West Point for fifteen years.
During his spare time, Steve enjoys coaching Little Leage baseball, watching Alabama football, (Roll Tide!), woodworking, attending concerts and working in the yard.
Steve Cagle
Apprentice Funeral Director
Steve Cagle is the Apprentice Funeral Director at Valley-Point Funeral Home and Cremation since 2022. He was born and raised in Marietta, Georgia but relocated to LaGrange, Georgia where he graduated from LaGrange College.
He moved to West Point, Georgia in the early 80’s where he resides today. He is married to Kay Cagle and has three sons and six grandchildren.
Prior to working at Valley-Point Funeral Home, Steve retired from the Troup County School System Maintenance Department. He was also employed as a firefighter/paramedic with the City of West Point for fifteen years.
During his spare time, Steve enjoys coaching Little Leage baseball, watching Alabama football, (Roll Tide!), woodworking, attending concerts and working in the yard.
Kay Cagle
Office Manager
Kay Cagle is the Office Manager at Valley-Point Funeral Home since 2022.
Kay was born and raised in Lagrange. She relocated to West Point in the early 80's where she resides today. Kay was a former employee of the Troup County School System and Blackwell's, Inc.
She is married to Steve Cagle and has two sons and four grandchildren.
In her spare time, Kay enjoys attending her grandchildrens sporting events and gardening.
Kay Cagle
Office Manager
Kay Cagle is the Office Manager at Valley-Point Funeral Home since 2022.
Kay was born and raised in Lagrange. She relocated to West Point in the early 80's where she resides today. Kay was a former employee of the Troup County School System and Blackwell's, Inc.
She is married to Steve Cagle and has two sons and four grandchildren.
In her spare time, Kay enjoys attending her grandchildrens sporting events and gardening.
Rev. Jerry Ledbetter
Funeral Assistant & Grief Counselor
Rev. Gerald W. (Jerry) Ledbetter, has over 33-years of experience in vocational Christian ministry, including youth and music ministry positions. After serving as a pastor in rural Troup County, Georgia for a decade, Jerry began his ministry with the West Point Presbyterian Church in 2003. He attended Auburn University, LaGrange College, Emory University (Candler School of Theology), and the Erskine Theological Seminary.
Jerry is deeply committed to the West Point community, where he serves on multiple boards and collaborates with various service organizations. He was elected to the West Point City Council in 2011, a position he continues to hold, having served as Mayor pro tem in 2013, and again in 2023. With decades of experience as a grief counselor, Jerry has been a valuable asset to former funeral homes such as McCarthy Funeral Home, Bluffton Funeral Services, and now the new Valley-Point Funeral Home & Cremation.
Jerry served on the Operational Ministry Team (Board-of-Directors) for one of the largest Presbyteries in the United States from 2010-2013, and also served as an Evangelism Facilitator for that same Presbytery for nearly a decade. He currently serves on the MPT (Ministry Partnership Team) of the Presbytery of the South. Jerry also serves as the Chaplain for the Order of the Tartan of the Chattahoochee Valley (2017-present).
Besides preaching and teaching, Jerry enjoys history, kayaking, painting, golf, bowling, playing the dulcimer, spending time with family & friends - and attending college sports events... especially the Auburn Tigers (War Eagle)!
In 2007, Jerry published his first book entitled "Words of Life: God's Providential Grace Displayed Through the Life of One Man." His second book (published in 2012) is entitled “The Church of the Covenant: A History of the West Point Presbyterian Church.” His third book (still set to publish) is entitled "Words of Hope: A Collection of Encouraging Messages Offered in a Time of Anxiety and Grief."
Jerry is married to Tammy Whitten Ledbetter, a teacher with the Chambers County School System (Alabama), and together the Ledbetter's have three grown sons: and eight grandchildren (Shadow Alexandria, Madyson Lee, Tristyn Maddox, Greyson Reid, Landyn Michael, Madelyn Claire, Max Henley , and Masyn Bennett).
Rev. Jerry Ledbetter
Funeral Assistant & Grief Counselor
Rev. Gerald W. (Jerry) Ledbetter, has over 33-years of experience in vocational Christian ministry, including youth and music ministry positions. After serving as a pastor in rural Troup County, Georgia for a decade, Jerry began his ministry with the West Point Presbyterian Church in 2003. He attended Auburn University, LaGrange College, Emory University (Candler School of Theology), and the Erskine Theological Seminary.
Jerry is deeply committed to the West Point community, where he serves on multiple boards and collaborates with various service organizations. He was elected to the West Point City Council in 2011, a position he continues to hold, having served as Mayor pro tem in 2013, and again in 2023. With decades of experience as a grief counselor, Jerry has been a valuable asset to former funeral homes such as McCarthy Funeral Home, Bluffton Funeral Services, and now the new Valley-Point Funeral Home & Cremation.
Jerry served on the Operational Ministry Team (Board-of-Directors) for one of the largest Presbyteries in the United States from 2010-2013, and also served as an Evangelism Facilitator for that same Presbytery for nearly a decade. He currently serves on the MPT (Ministry Partnership Team) of the Presbytery of the South. Jerry also serves as the Chaplain for the Order of the Tartan of the Chattahoochee Valley (2017-present).
Besides preaching and teaching, Jerry enjoys history, kayaking, painting, golf, bowling, playing the dulcimer, spending time with family & friends - and attending college sports events... especially the Auburn Tigers (War Eagle)!
In 2007, Jerry published his first book entitled "Words of Life: God's Providential Grace Displayed Through the Life of One Man." His second book (published in 2012) is entitled “The Church of the Covenant: A History of the West Point Presbyterian Church.” His third book (still set to publish) is entitled "Words of Hope: A Collection of Encouraging Messages Offered in a Time of Anxiety and Grief."
Jerry is married to Tammy Whitten Ledbetter, a teacher with the Chambers County School System (Alabama), and together the Ledbetter's have three grown sons: and eight grandchildren (Shadow Alexandria, Madyson Lee, Tristyn Maddox, Greyson Reid, Landyn Michael, Madelyn Claire, Max Henley , and Masyn Bennett).
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